Merriman Capital analyst Eric Wold this morning cut his rating on Netflix to Neutral from Buy.

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Merriman Capital analyst Eric Wold this morning suggests the 3D movie technology company could be a potential strategic acquisition or go-private candidate.

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Eric Wold at Merriman Capital estimates that if Q1 2010 had been more normalized the box office would actually only be down about 8%.

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But Merriman Capital analyst Eric Wold thinks that if the studios establish an eight week window for theaters, the chains might be willing to play ball.

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According to Eric Wold of Merriman Capital, AMC has announced that it will try to negotiate lower rental costs for movies that are going to appear on early VOD.

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Merriman Capital analyst Eric Wold pointed out in a research note this morning that he discovered over the weekend that the company is testing the higher price from kiosks in the Austin, Texas market.

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